Your skin condition changes as you age. You might notice wrinkles, age spots and dryness. However all these are related to the dermal changes:
- Thinner epidermal layer
- A reduction in skin cell turnover
- The skin’s limited ability to retain moisture
Skin Problems
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Dry Skin An uncomfortable skin condition marked by scaling, cracked/peeled and flaky skin surface. It may cause itchiness and inflammation (redness). |
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Itching A symptom of skin irritation mainly caused by dryness, giving the feeling to scratch the affected area. |
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Age Spot Large pigmented brown/black flat patches on skin and may appear mostly in sun-exposed areas. |
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Thin Skin (Easily bruises) A condition happened due to elastin loss, thinning of subcutaneous fat layer and reduced normal insulation causing skin injury and cruises easily. |
Reference:
- National Institute on Aging (2015). Age Page: Skin Care and Aging
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/skin-care-and-aging